Covering All Things Florida
Every year in Florida, as predictably as afternoon thunderstorms and high temperatures arrive in early summer, a biological phenomenon unfolds that turns the air into an airborne lovers’ lane. It’s called Love Bug Season, and it is as romantic as it is disgusting. If you’re new here in Florida, here’s their story:
As I sat sipping my morning coffee and checking emails today, I noticed that my monthly Sun Pass toll statement popped up. Like many Floridians, I have a transponder that automatically charges my account whenever I use one of the Florida toll roads, and my bank account is automatically drafted whenever toll funds need to be replenished. So things are pretty much on autopilot, and honestly, I haven’t paid much attention to that aspect of my finances. I mean, when you’ve got to go, you’ve got to go, right?
We were browsing Facebook ads recently, and well, we just couldn’t pass this “flash sale” story up! It’s a truly a unique Florida real estate opportunity, to say the least.
If you’ve ever dreamed of ditching your suit and tie for, well, just your birthday suit, now might be your chance! A unique slice of paradise—the Florida Naturist Park aka the Sunshine Beach Club, a thriving nudist community—is officially up for sale, and it’s causing quite the stir in sunny Pasco County, Florida.
When the Florida legislature convenes in an extended regular session the week of May 12th, there will be a lot of hot-button budgetary issues on the table. Probably the closest watched will be the battle over tax relief for Floridians.
Whether you live here or are considering moving to Florida, you may be wondering how Florida is doing in terms of jobs. The March numbers have just been released, and the news is mixed, depending on which part of the Sunshine State you live in.
Florida’s subtropical climate and extensive wetlands provide an ideal habitat for the American alligator, a species so prevalent that it can be found in all 67 counties across the state. With an estimated population of 1.3 million, the alligator has become both a symbol of Florida’s natural heritage and a regular presence in its backyards, golf courses, and waterways. As urban development continues to encroach on these reptiles’ natural environments, it is more important than ever for residents and visitors to understand how to safely coexist with them.
Thinking about moving to Florida? A new study shows this may…or may not be the right time, depending on where you want to live.
Students, parents and teachers continue to speak out in the case of Brevard County school teacher Melissa Calhoun, a veteran educator at Satellite High School in Brevard County, Florida. Calhoun, as of now, will not have her teaching contract renewed following a February 2025 incident in which she used a student’s preferred name without parental consent, violating a 2023 Florida state law.
In recent years, working from home has become a significant part of the employment landscape, especially in Florida. According to a recent study by WalletHub, Florida ranks 16th among the best states for remote work in 2025, scoring highly in internet affordability and work environment quality compared to many other states.
For the large contingent of retirees in Florida, manufactured homes have often been one of the few remaining choices of affordable living options. But now, even affordable trailer parks are fading fast as Florida housing costs rise.
Effective April 11, 2025, Canadians planning to stay in the United States for more than 30 days will be required to register with U.S. immigration authorities.
